Salem, Ore. - The official mobilization ceremony for the 1st Battalion, 162nd Infantry, Oregon Army National Guard will held Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at the Salem Armory Auditorium, 2310 17th St. NE, Salem, Oregon.

Peter Bragdon, Chief of Staff to Governor Kulongoski, Major General Alexander Burgin, The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard and Brigadier General Raymond Byrne Jr., Commander of the 41st Separate Infantry Brigade will preside over the ceremonies.

Families, friends and members of the media are encouraged to attend. These soldiers will report to their mobilization station at Ft. Carson, Colorado this weekend.